Most of the time you hear that you’re not supposed to eat anything during labor …. well, this mama and doula says differently. Labor is a marathon and it is so important to fuel your body to keep up the energy and endurance.
Read MoreAfter my first pregnancy ended in an emergency c-section, I knew I had to get educated and do things better the next time around. During my second pregnancy, my doula introduced the tens unit to me. I wasnt sure I would like it or that it would be effective but let me tell ya … it helped me labor naturally and I had the birth I desired! Learning natural pain management remedies was a game changer and I couldn’t have done it without my doula.
Read MoreThroughout history, women have tapped into the power of relaxation during labor, intuitively knowing that it could help them cope with the intensity of contractions. When you're in a state of relaxation, your muscles loosen, allowing your body to work more efficiently.
Read MoreThere is so much information about labor out there that isn't accurate. Some of us may have many people in our lives that are sharing wrong information or sharing their own birth experiences and it may cause us to be scared.
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